Baylor’s Ahmad Dixon arrested on misdemeanor assault charges

Baylor senior safety Ahmad Dixon is out of Waco jail after posting bonds totaling $1,500 after his arrest Thursday on misdemeanor assault charges.

Waco police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton said that Dixon was at friend’s apartment on Sept. 16 in the 2800 block of S. University Park Drive playing video games when he accused a 21-year-old man of breaking into Dixon’s former apartment several months ago at the same complex.

After the man told Dixon he didn’t do it and laughed at his charges, Dixon has been accused of punching the man repeatedly in the face and potentially giving him a concussion, Swanton said.

The man waited to report the alleged assault because of threats made to him by Dixon, Swanton said.

Dixon was booked into the McLennan County Jail & Detention Center at noon Thursday on charges filed by Justice of the Peace Pete Peterson. Dixon posted a cash bond and was released Thursday afternoon from jail, Swanton said.

Baylor coach Art Briles was informed about Dixon’s arrest as he prepares to recruit athletes in the Houston area during his off week.

“We’re aware of the situation and it will be handled internally, as is our practice,” school spokeman Heath Neilsen said in a prepared statement.

Dixon has been one of the leaders for an improving Baylor defense that has limited only 23 points this season. The three-year starter ranks third on the team with 17 tackles this season.

After sustaining an arm contusion in the Bears’ 70-7 victory over Louisiana-Monroe last week, Dixon missed the entire second half as he watched the game without his shoulder pads from the Baylor bench.

A three-year starter, Dixon is third on the Bears with 17 tackles this season.

It potentially could be a big loss for a Baylor team that has been one of the nation’s hottest teams.

Dixon is the spiritual leader of the defense and one of the most respected players on the team. It will be interesting to see if Briles has him in his lineup for the Bears’ next game Oct. 5 in Waco against West Virginia.